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Long Beach Real Estate: Hidden Gems for Property Investors

Beach Front Property Management

The city offers a diverse range of properties, from high-end beachfront homes to affordable multi-family units, making it suitable for both seasoned investors and those just entering the market. Best for: Property investors interested in single-family rentals and long-term appreciation.

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What Does SFH Mean in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

In real estate, this type of home is commonly referred to as an SFH. SFH stands for a single-family home. It’s a detached house built for one family, with no shared walls or spaces. These homes usually come with their own yard, driveway, and a little more privacy than apartments or condos.

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How to Budget for Utilities and Hidden Rental Costs

Real Property Management Evertrust

Security Deposit Explained: Be Prepared Upfront When you rent a new home, it is important to pay a security deposit. For single-family homes, the amount of a security deposit is typically matched by one or two months’ rent. This can be a pretty big upfront expense, sometimes exceeding your first month’s rent.

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Buying A Duplex: What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Cons of Buying a Duplex: Managing a duplex comes with added responsibilities, such as handling tenant disputes, increased maintenance costs, and financing complexities that may differ from single-family homes. In other words, you save on land costs while still having two homes in one structure. Sounds smart, right?

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How renters are saving money with deregulated energy sources

Yardi Breeze

Your partner in deregulated retail energy ResidentShield Power is currently available to multifamily properties and single family homes in deregulated areas of Texas, with plans to expand into additional deregulated energy markets in the near future. Reach out for a strategic consultation on your procurement strategy.

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8 practical use cases for AI in property management that you can try today

Buildium

For example, Buildium Marketplace partner Beekin gives you rent estimates on apartments, single-family homes, and condos based on 15+ million rental units. Plus, AI can help you catch maintenance issues early to reduce repair costs and optimize utility use to lower energy costs.

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Spotlight Interview: Tim Wehner, Past NARPM President & Property Manager Extraordinaire

Yardi Breeze

Dodson Property Management was my professional home from 2009 until we sold the company a few years ago. By the time we sold, we were managing over 4,000 single family homes and apartment units, plus 17,000 doors for HOAs. Back in 2009, we were a small company with around 120 units.